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Friday, March 27, 2009

Graphite House Finch - March VSD

This little graphite drawing is my entry for the March Virtual Sketch Date. I drew it in my Moleskine sketch book using a 2B pencil while I waited for my kids.

I supplied the reference this month, so I am quite familiar with this bird. He comes to a bird feeder in my back yard. I tried a few times to take his picture, but he always seemed to fly off as soon as I went to get my camera. I think he is shy.

Finally he showed up with his lady friend one day when I already had my camera out, and I managed a few quick shots of their romantic meal. Now I know what it feels like to be the paparazzi. Minus the big paycheck, of course.

This is so cute Stacy, and I'm with you in feeling let down when you are waiting for the same little bird to show up and , nada. I've been spying a little red bird that loves the closest branch to my window and even left the camera set up the night before but had no luck.

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Art is one of the ways that I slow down and appreciate life. It gives me an excuse to stop and smell the roses. I am inspired by the beauty I see everyday and enjoy finding a bit of happy to share with the world. I hope my art allows the viewer to pause and feel the beauty, fun and joy in life, because who doesn't deserve more of that? I work mostly with watercolors, graphite and charcoal, but I also like to explore other drawing media.
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